Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Pre-Occupational Therapy

Psychology, the study of behavior and cognitive processes, is a diverse field, and
the Shawnee State University’s psychology program reflects that diversity with courses
in a range of disciplines including developmental, social, clinical, cognitive, and
biological psychology. Psychology is an immensely useful field of study, giving the
student new insights into the ways that people feel, think, and behavior, as well
as, the tools and methods to study these processes.

Occupational therapists work with clients to facilitate health and well-being through
the use of purposeful occupational activities. Occupational therapy is a graduate-level
profession. Prospective occupational therapists can major in any field, but psychology
is particularly relevant to the discipline.

The psychology pre-occupational therapy curriculum integrates pre-requisite coursework required for admission to a master
of occupational therapy degree program with a traditional psychology major. This degree
may also be appropriate for persons seeking to become a physical therapist.

Contact Information

Department of Social Science

Career Examples

The psychology pre-occupational therapy curriculum is designed to provide psychology
majors with additional coursework necessary for entrance to master of occupational
therapy programs. This curriculum may also be useful for students seeking entrance
to master's of physical therapy programs.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists determine where dysfunction exists in terms of a client’s
self-care, work, or leisure activities, and assist that client in developing the skills
necessary to perform these activities independently. Learn more about occupational
therapy at www.AOTA.org

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists assess and treat clients whose mobility and functionality is impaired
whether by aging, disease, injury or other environmental factors. Learn more about
physical therapy at www.APTA.org